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Well I'm about to take the leap of faith & collect our pre-registered '64 plate Zoe on Saturday.
So this week has been all about sorting insurance, applying for Ecco cards etc.
One thing that struck me is that the Zoe's insurance group is 16 vs my wife's old 1.2 petrol Micra that was a miserly 3.
Is it just the new tech that frightens the insurance company & thus loads the premiums?
So this week has been all about sorting insurance, applying for Ecco cards etc.
One thing that struck me is that the Zoe's insurance group is 16 vs my wife's old 1.2 petrol Micra that was a miserly 3.
Is it just the new tech that frightens the insurance company & thus loads the premiums?
UK insurance groups go up to group 50, so 16 is still a low insurance group. http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/insurance/car-insura...
appletonn said:
Well I'm about to take the leap of faith & collect our pre-registered '64 plate Zoe on Saturday.
So this week has been all about sorting insurance, applying for Ecco cards etc.
One thing that struck me is that the Zoe's insurance group is 16 vs my wife's old 1.2 petrol Micra that was a miserly 3.
Is it just the new tech that frightens the insurance company & thus loads the premiums?
Will be interested to see what the ££ cost is compared to the micra it is replacingSo this week has been all about sorting insurance, applying for Ecco cards etc.
One thing that struck me is that the Zoe's insurance group is 16 vs my wife's old 1.2 petrol Micra that was a miserly 3.
Is it just the new tech that frightens the insurance company & thus loads the premiums?
£190.80 here via Direct Line with zero no claims bonus
JonnyVTEC said:
Is that a Micra thats 3 in 20 groups rather than the Zoe thats on the new system of 50 groups?
Hmm I wonder if you're right - it was Admiral Multicar policy.Think I'll ring them back - was extra £160 over the old Micra, which seemed high, although the Zoe is worth 6 times the value of the Micra!!
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As. side not... its worth doing your advanced driving test. A lot of places give you about 10% off as you are 50% less likely to be involved in an accident and even less likely to cause one. About £150 and a few evenings of your spare time is what it costs.
appletonn said:
Hmm I wonder if you're right - it was Admiral Multicar policy.
Think I'll ring them back - was extra £160 over the old Micra, which seemed high, although the Zoe is worth 6 times the value of the Micra!!
The biggest cost of insurance is the risk of your car hitting something else not what its worth. A mate of mine just won over a milion quid in court from someone who crashed into him. You can work out the difference the car makes by getting a quote for third party only and fully comp. Not usually much in it. Think I'll ring them back - was extra £160 over the old Micra, which seemed high, although the Zoe is worth 6 times the value of the Micra!!
As. side not... its worth doing your advanced driving test. A lot of places give you about 10% off as you are 50% less likely to be involved in an accident and even less likely to cause one. About £150 and a few evenings of your spare time is what it costs.
Explained about leased battery to new insurer who agreed to cover it as well as the car, but refused to put this in writing when asked. No need sir, this call is recorded and I will add notes to your file... er no, I tried to explain if it is not in writing to me that I do not accept its done, sorry sir I work in a call center and this is what the manager said.
rant over.
rant over.
quotemehappy were good I thought, until I forgot to change my christian name to my wifes when the autoformfill software did its work.
Quotemehappy only deal via email, which isn't great. They replied saying that we would have to cancel the insurance and get charged £26. Only had it a day. Took the insurance with Aviva, same company but at least you can ring them.
Quotemehappy only deal via email, which isn't great. They replied saying that we would have to cancel the insurance and get charged £26. Only had it a day. Took the insurance with Aviva, same company but at least you can ring them.
Edited by lost in espace on Friday 16th January 17:23
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